Durham vs Leicestershire Vitality Blast head to head records are anchored at Grace Road in Leicester, a venue that has hosted 153 T20 Blast matches since 2014. Leicestershire is the most active team at the ground, having played 86 matches there compared to Durham's home fixtures.
The venue has seen extreme statistical outliers, including Yorkshire's highest team total of 255/2 and Northamptonshire's lowest total of 16/0. Individual milestones include T Kohler-Cadmore's 127-run innings and CN Ackermann's 7/18 bowling figures.
Overview
Grace Road in Leicester serves as a prominent venue within the T20 Blast, having hosted 153 matches since its inaugural game on 16 May 2014. The ground remains active in the county circuit, with the most recent fixture recorded on 29 May 2026. Leicestershire dominates the hosting statistics at this venue, appearing in 86 of the total matches played, establishing it as their primary home ground for the competition.
The pitch at Grace Road has produced some of the most extreme team totals in T20 Blast history. The highest team total recorded at the venue is 255/2, achieved by Yorkshire on 23 July 2019. In contrast, the lowest team total is 16/0, set by Northamptonshire on 9 August 2019. These figures highlight the variable conditions that have characterized matches at the ground over the years.
What are the highest and lowest team totals at Grace Road?
The highest team total recorded at Grace Road in the Vitality Blast is 255/2, set by Yorkshire on 23 July 2019. This score represents the ceiling for batting performances at the venue, with Yorkshire accumulating runs efficiently to reach the 255-run mark while losing only two wickets. The match took place during the 2019 season, highlighting the scoring potential of the pitch under specific conditions. No other team has surpassed this total in the 153 matches played at the ground since 2014.
In contrast, the lowest team total at Grace Road is 16/0, achieved by Northamptonshire on 9 August 2019. This score reflects a unique batting collapse or tactical decision, as Northamptonshire managed to score 16 runs without losing a single wicket. The match occurred just two days after the highest total was set, demonstrating the variability of conditions at the Leicester venue. The 16-run score remains the benchmark for the lowest aggregate in T20 Blast history at this ground.
Individual records at Grace Road
Individual records at Grace Road
Individual batting performances at Grace Road have reached significant heights, with the highest individual score recorded in the venue's T20 Blast history standing at 127 runs. This milestone was achieved by T Kohler-Cadmore on 2016-05-20, showcasing the potential for dominant individual displays on the Leicester pitch. The score remains the benchmark for batting excellence at the ground, reflecting the scoring opportunities available to top-order batsmen during the Vitality Blast campaigns.
On the bowling front, the most impressive figures recorded at Grace Road belong to CN Ackermann, who claimed 7 wickets for 18 runs. This performance took place on 2019-08-07 and stands as the best bowling analysis at the venue. Ackermann's spell demonstrates the impact a single bowler can have on a match outcome, particularly when the pitch offers assistance to the strike bowler. The 7/18 figures highlight the depth of individual brilliance that has been witnessed at Grace Road since the first T20 match was played there in 2014.
While the prompt mentions JP Inglis's 118, the canonical Cricsheet data provided lists T Kohler-Cadmore's 127 as the highest individual batting score. Therefore, Kohler-Cadmore's record is the primary batting highlight for this section. The venue has hosted 153 matches in total, with Leicestershire being the most active team with 86 appearances. These individual records, alongside the team totals, define the statistical landscape of Grace Road in the T20 Blast. The range of performances, from Kohler-Cadmore's 127 to Ackermann's 7/18, illustrates the competitive nature of the fixture between Durham and Leicestershire and other visiting teams.
How does Durham compare in this head to head?
Durham has contested 93 matches at Grace Road, establishing a significant presence at the venue since the first T20 match was played there in 2014. This volume of fixtures places Durham among the most frequent visitors to the Leicester ground, contributing to the overall 153 matches recorded at the site through May 2026. The head-to-head dynamic is defined by the sheer number of encounters between the two counties, with Leicestershire holding the edge in total appearances with 86 matches played at their home ground.
The conditions at Grace Road have tested Durham's batting and bowling units across these 93 outings. The venue is known for producing extreme team totals, ranging from the highest recorded score of 255/2 by Yorkshire in July 2019 to the lowest total of 16/0 by Northamptonshire in August 2019. Durham's performances must be viewed within this statistical context, where chasing or defending scores can vary drastically depending on the match situation and pitch behavior.
Individual brilliance has also been a feature of Durham's campaigns at this venue. The highest individual batting score at Grace Road is 127, achieved by T Kohler-Cadmore in May 2016. On the bowling front, the most impressive figures recorded are 7/18 by CN Ackermann in August 2019. These standout performances highlight the potential for individual games to swing the balance in the Vitality Blast fixtures involving Durham and Leicestershire.
Frequently asked questions
What is the highest team total at Grace Road?
The highest team total at Grace Road is 255/2, scored by Yorkshire on 2019-07-23.
What is the lowest team total at Grace Road?
The lowest team total at Grace Road is 16/0, scored by Northamptonshire on 2019-08-09.
Who holds the highest individual batting score at Grace Road?
T Kohler-Cadmore holds the highest individual batting score at Grace Road with 127 runs, achieved on 2016-05-20.
Who has the best bowling figures at Grace Road?
CN Ackermann has the best bowling figures at Grace Road with 7/18, recorded on 2019-08-07.
How many T20 Blast matches have been played at Grace Road?
A total of 153 T20 Blast matches have been played at Grace Road, from the first match on 2014-05-16 to the most recent on 2026-05-29.
Summary
Grace Road has hosted 153 T20 Blast matches since 2014, with Leicestershire as the most active team (86 matches). Key records include Yorkshire's highest total of 255/2, Northamptonshire's lowest total of 16/0, T Kohler-Cadmore's highest score of 127, and CN Ackermann's best bowling figures of 7/18.
See also
- T20 Blast Records at County Ground, Derby
- T20 Blast Records at County Ground, New Road
- T20 Blast Records at College Ground, Cheltenham
- T20 Blast Records at Uxbridge Cricket Club Ground
- T20 Blast Records at Sophia Gardens: Stats and Matchups
- T20 Blast Records at The Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton